Status Orange - Temperature and Ice Warning Cork.
Met Éireann has issued a Status Orange Temperature and Ice warning for Cork, which is in effect until Thursday, January 9.
Valid: 18:00 Wednesday 08/01/2025 to 11:00 Thursday 09/01/2025
Due to the conditions, we advise:
-Check on elderly, vulnerable and isolated neighbours
-Wintry showers and icy surfaces will lead to difficult travel conditions
-Road conditions will be hazardous, even where roads are gritted, slow down, drive with caution, be aware of other road users and allow extra time for your journey.
-In areas of freezing fog, switch on fog lights where visibility is reduced, ensure to check mirrors and slow down. Use your foot brake lightly so that your lights warn following drivers https://www.rsa.ie/news-events/news/details/2025/01/03/the-rsa-is-advising-road-users-to-be-prepared-for-treacherous-road-conditions
-Cyclists need to exercise extreme caution during this cold weather spell. While key arterial routes are being gritted nightly, there are many cycle routes that may not be gritted.
-Drivers travelling longer journeys are advised to be aware of conditions right along their route, as the weather may vary significantly across different parts of the country.
-Public transport may also be affected by this spell of wintry weather; people are advised to check with service operators for the latest updates in their area.
-Take extra care while walking: footpaths etc. can be extremely hazardous/slippery due to ice
-People are advised to prepare for this period of severe weather including ensuring their mobile phone is fully charged to enable communication.
-Keep your phone charged and take it with you on all journeys. In an emergency dial 999 or 112
-All disruptions to HSE services are on the hse.ie homepage and it is being regularly updated on HSE social media channels https://www.hse.ie
-Always stay safe and stay clear of electricity lines and wires as these are live and therefore dangerous. You can report any damage to ESB Networks by contacting our emergency phone number: 1800 372 999/021 238 2410 (24 hours/7 days). The public can monitor www.PowerCheck.ie
- Uisce Éireann Customers can check their website and social media channels for updates and to get in touch with any issues or concerns via our 24/7 customer care centre at 1800 278 278. People can also sign up online to free text alert system to get regular updates about their local supplies - see www.water.ie.People are advised to conserve water, and visit https://www.water.ie for advice § The Be Winter Ready website https://www.gov.ie/en/campaigns/aa78b9-be-winter-ready provides further advice on preparing for severe weather.
Met Éireann has issued a Status Orange Temperature and Ice warning for Cork, which is in effect until Wednesday, January 8.
Valid: 20:00 Tuesday 07/01/2025 to 10:00 Wednesday 08/01/2025Expected conditions:
-Footpaths will be treacherous due to icy conditions.
-Disruption to public transport
Our Severe Weather Assessment Team continues to monitor the situation and is working closely with various agencies to ensure the publics safety.
Met Éireann has issued a Status Yellow Temperature and Ice warning for Cork, which is in effect until Thursday, January 9.
Due to the conditions:-Road conditions will be hazardous, even where roads are gritted, slow down, drive with caution as black ice may be present.
-Take extra care while walking: footpaths etc. can be extremely hazardous/slippery due to ice.
Our Severe Weather Assessment Team continues to monitor the situation.
Met Éireann has issued a Status Yellow Rain and Snow warning for Cork, which is in effect from 13:00 on Saturday, January 4 until 17:00 on Sunday, January 5.
Cork City Council's Severe Weather Assessment Team is closely monitoring the situation and is in regular communication with Met Éireann.
Conditions this weekend are expected to be very cold, windy, and wet, with low temperatures and heavy rainfall forecasted. The precipitation will predominantly be rain, with some sleet expected at times on Sunday afternoon and evening with a chance of snow, particularly on higher ground.
Cork City Council will remain vigilant over the coming days and will stay in contact with Met Éireann to ensure we have the most up-to-date and accurate information on which to base our decisions.
Cork City Council has activated its Winter Maintenance Plan, which includes salting and gritting key roads in the city. Information on gritting and salting routes can be found here: Winter Maintenance - Cork City Council
Due to the expected weather conditions, the following warnings are in place:
·Wintry showers and icy surfaces will create difficult travel conditions across the weekend, with heavy rain on Saturday and wintry showers on Sunday.
·Driving conditions will be hazardous, even on gritted roads. Drivers are urged to slow down, exercise caution, remain aware of other road users (especially pedestrians and cyclists), and allow extra time for travel.
·Footpaths are expected to be extremely hazardous and slippery due to ice.
While there is no widespread tidal flooding predicted, localised surface water and small rivers may burst their banks due to the heavy rain on Saturday.